.ABI File Extension

ABI files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: DNA Chromatogram File

Contains DNA sequence information. Recorded by a DNA analysis instrument. Also known as a electropherogram file or DNA trace file. Can be viewed graphically by a ABI file viewer. To analyze and compar...

General Information

Title ABI File Extension
Extension .abi
Full Form Applied Biosystems Genetic Analysis Data File
File Type DNA Chromatogram File
Developer Applied Biosystems
MIME Type chemical/seq-na-genbank

File Function

Primary Function Store DNA sequence information
Additional Functions Store electropherogram data
Features Binary format, Contains DNA sequencing data

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Genetic Research Yes
Medical Diagnosis Yes
Forensic Analysis Yes
Education Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Data privacy protocols, Encrypted storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scf, .seq, .fas

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Chromas Free, Paid Versions Windows
BioEdit Free Windows
SnapGene Viewer Free Windows, Mac
FinchTV Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: AbiWord Plug-in

General Information

Title ABI File Extension
Extension .abi
Full Form AbiWord Plug-in File
File Type Plug-in File
Developer AbiSource Community
MIME Type application/x-abiword

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Add features, Support tools
Features Modular, Extendable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on plug-in
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Word Processing Yes
Document Customization Yes
Productivity Enhancement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Plug-in vulnerability
Best Practices Verify source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Depends on plug-in

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .abw, .zabw, .awt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
AbiWord Free Windows, Linux, Mac